[–] NoisyCricket 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
This is one of the most fundamental elements of the US Constitution. It was specifically written such that a child could understand it. It was written such that any educated laymen would inherently understand the language. They in fact did achieve exactly this. Unsurprisingly, it's lawyers with legalease who have sought to undermine and destroy which is inherently obvious to even children.
The most confusing part of the Second Amendment is the "regulate" portion. Simply because of evolution of the language. Which simply means to be well trained in the use and maintenance of your arms. Which is the requirement clause to participate as militia. Which makes sense, as they don't want a Nancy, who doesn't understand their ARMS, to become a detriment to the militia. That, however, does not prevent ownership, but rather participation as militia.
"I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials." — George Mason
[–] Awful-Falafel 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
We are all the militia, just like we are all considered the "press." You don't need a permit for free speech.